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Since Nevada’s inception into statehood in 1864, the state’s lawmakershave passed legislation that directly impacts gambling on eight separateoccasions. Four of these bills enacted laws that either restricted or prohibitedgambling altogether, and the other four enacted laws that permittedsome form. of gambling. Regardless of the laws in effect, gambling has alwaysbeen an integral part of Nevada’s history.In 1869, when Nevada was only five years old, the first bill legalizinggambling was passed. The bill originally passed both houses in 1865, but

Two events subsequently occurred that would dramatically affectNevada gambling. The first to occur was the stock market crash of October29, 1929, which was appropriately called “Black Tuesday.” The secondevent was the funding of the Hoover Dam project by the U.S. Congressonly three months following the crash. These two events provided the impetusfor the introduction and subsequent passage of Assembly Bill 98,which is better known as the Wide Open Gambling Bill.The subsequent depression proved to be very hard on the state and,

If gambling is legal in the state, why shouldn’t it be legal within the wallsof the state prison in Carson City? As unlikely as this sounds, gamblingwas to be a recreational activity made available to prison inmates. In1932, the Bull Pen Casino opened in the Carson City prison and was operatedby inmates, who were allowed to keep their profits. Naturally, thecasino customers were all inmates as well.In order to operate a game, the game boss (inmate) had to satisfy aprison administrative board that he could afford to bankroll the game.

The Meadows Supper Club opened in Las Vegas on May 2, 1931, less thantwo months after passage of the bill legalizing casino gambling. No expensewas spared in building the most luxurious casino in Nevada, completewith its own landing strip for wealthy clients. The casino, whichcost $300,000, included 100 hotel rooms and was the grandest club insouthern Nevada (Las Vegas Review Journal, 1986). During the prohibitionyears, the Meadows Supper Club was known as “the place” to buy liquor.The Meadows Supper Club, Las Vegas’ first legitimate night spot,

During the early years, little or no attempt was made to market the casinos.This was to change when in 1935 Raymond Smith and his sonHarold came to Nevada. With an investment of only $500, RaymondSmith opened Harold’s Club in Reno (Greenlees, 1988). Only 20 feet wideat first, Harold’s Club grew and during the 1970s claimed the title as thelargest casino in Nevada. Mr. Smith, also known as “Pappy,” was an ex-traordinary promoter. He was a great visionary and realized that propermarketing could lead to substantial profits.

During the years 1935 through 1946, northern Nevada was the center ofgambling. During this same period, the gaming industry in Las Vegaswas growing in size and importance. In 1940, Clark County, which includesthe city of Las Vegas, had a population of only 16,414 people. Justtwo years later, the population had skyrocketed to 34,247, which representedan increase of over 100%.Legend has it that on a hot summer day in 1939, hotelier Thomas Hullhad a flat tire on old Highway 91 just south of downtown Las Vegas. Mr.

When the “Wide Open Gambling Bill” was passed in 1931, betting onhorse races and sporting events was not legalized. The amendment legalizingwagering on these events did not come until ten years later. Whencasinos were first allowed to offer betting on horse races, no method wasestablished for the legal casinos to determine the outcome of races andhow much the winning horses paid. Trans-America wire service, which,incidentally, was controlled by the Capone mob in Chicago, was establishedto answer this need (Reid & Demaris, 1964).

One of the keys to a casino’s success is the effectiveness of the management team.The organization and experience of the team has a direct impact on the casinooperation’s profitability, so it’s only fitting to examine management and how it isorganized in a casino.

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTUREPresident or General ManagerThis person is responsible for the casino’s operations overall, which includes anyrelated properties or hotels. Strategic and day-to-day responsibilities are inherent

SlotsIn the past, table games were king of the casino. Nowadays, slots are the dominatingforce. Roughly 50 percent of the total casino win comes from slot machines,and in Nevada, slots are responsible for generating more than 67 percent of thetotal casino win.Themed SlotsToday’s electronic slots have long since replaced the mechanical slots of the past.Over the past 30 years, one of the most fundamental changes was the proliferationof themed slot machines.

Texas millionaire Howard Hughes came to Las Vegas in 1966 and immediately began to purchase casinos. Hughes owned 100% of Hughes Tool Company, which was an oilfield supply company founded by Hughes’ father, who had patented a rotor bit used in the drilling of oil wells. Before coming to Las Vegas, Hughes had owned RKO Studios and a major interest in TransWorld Airlines. He was a well-known and respected businessman. His entry into gambling legitimized the industry and gave it a much-needed perception of respectability.